Open Book Extracts is hiring: Cleaning Associate in Roxboro

The Company

Open Book Extracts is an industry leading source for all your hemp-derived cannabinoids, including wholesale raw ingredients, finished goods, and custom solutions - the singular destination for excellence in cultivation, extraction, processing, manufacturing, R&D, traceability, and fulfillment. We believe in harnessing the healing powers of cannabinoids to improve lives and are looking for passionate candidates who share our enthusiasm.

Job Summary

The Cleaning Associate is responsible for ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and tidiness within the Ingredient Production department. The Cleaning Associate will perform various cleaning duties, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces. The Cleaning Associate contributes to creating a safe and pleasant environment for employees, customers, and visitors. The schedule for this full time role is 5 days per week, Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, clean floors
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste in designated areas
• Replace and replenish supplies throughout the ingredient production area including sanitizer, wipes, scrapers, floor protectors, etc.
• Clean and sanitize all surfaces including, but not limited to, walls, equipment, tables, trays, and drums
• Sanitize office furniture and hand washing sinks
• Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials
• Adhere to safety protocols and use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely
• Operate walk behind floor scrubber in ingredient production areas
• Ensure door handles are cleaned and sanitized
• Ensure production areas are clean from debris
• Clean vinyl cove base at bottom of all walls throughout the production area
• Complete daily cleaning log
• Ensure Production Manager is aware of any issues that need to be addressed for repair or replacement

Additional Responsibilities

• Must be able to meet production standards in a fast paced work environment by performing tasks quickly and efficiently
• High degree of attention to detail
• Effectively manage time by balancing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective communication skills
• Flexibility to work occasional days/evenings/weekends depending on production schedules
• Work effectively and cohesively with others
• Understanding of proper and safe handling of hazardous materials
• Responsible for completing batch records to a cGDP standard
• Manufacturing quality adherence and thoroughness in carrying out standard operating procedures (SOP's)
• Experience working with manufacturing or lab equipment is a plus
• Mathematic and measurement skills
• Ability to keep detailed records
• Additional tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications & Skills

• Works well independently and has strong time management skills
• Follows written and verbal instructions from the Production Manager, or Supervisor
• Collaborates with other production staff as needed

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or equivalent

Additional Details:

• This is a full-time position based out of Roxboro, NC
• OBX Ingredient Production Department operates 7 days a week, covering all day/night shifts, & evenings/weekends depending on production.
• The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm
• Background and reference checks required

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time (6-8 hours) with frequent kneeling and bending
• Working in limited climate-controlled facilities and experiencing extreme heat or cold
• Work with heavy fumes, plants, airborne particles and chemicals requiring use of a respirator
• Must be comfortable working with and around heavy machinery
• May experience moderately high noise levels

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Open Book Extracts is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.